Some history of the Black's Head at Abbot's Bromley in the County of Staffordshire

In the early 19th century this tavern traded as the Black-a-Moor's Head.

I have not researched this public-house in any detail. However, I thought I would upload a photograph so at least there is something to look at. I have also included the names of a few licensees. Oh, and an old newspaper article. So, better than a blank page but a lot of work needed. In the meantime, there is a lot of information on Staffordshire dotted around the website - click here for a suitable starting place.

Licensees of the Black's Head

1828 - Elizabeth Walker
1834 - Elizabeth Walker
1851 - Elizabeth Walker
1880 - Hannah Foster
1896 - Michael Brown
Note : this is not a complete list of licensees for this pub. The dates of early licensees are sourced from trade directories, census data, electoral rolls, rate books and newspaper articles. Names taken from trade directories may be slightly inaccurate as there is some slippage from publication dates and the actual movement of people.

Related Newspaper Articles

"An Abbot's Bromley labourer named John Bettany died from the effects of sunstroke last week. Deceased was engaged in haymaking for Mr. Wilson, of the Bagot Arms, and on coming down from the rick he complained of feeling unwell and became unconscious almost immediately, remaining in that condition until death, which occurred 48 hours later. It was not, deemed necessary to hold an inquiry."
"Death From Sunstroke at Abbot's Bromley"
Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times
August 6th 1913 Page 1